New Orleans' Best After-Work Bar

A happening hangout for downtown movers and shakers looking to placate their inner surfers.

Reviews:

• “white trash servers”
• “Great place "
• “one of my favorites”
• “oasis on magazine street”
• “Best Bloody Mary Ever!!!!!”

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Restaurant & Bar

Low-key meeting spot rich in character and romance, famous for a near miss with a spot in history.

Reviews:

• “Best Bloody Mary in town!”
• “Best Value in NOLA”
• “Still they survive!”
• “Relieved it’s still there!!!”
• “Our Favorite Place in the Big Easy”

Tips: Dating duos can sit in the historic bar’s intimate alcove.

Napoleon House Bar & Cafe

Home of the hurricane, this expansive, crowded tourist destination still offers a touch of class.

Reviews:

• “Great Hurricanes and bar!”
• “awesome bar”
• “Tourists, Tourists”
• “a mature setting”
• “What is a mint julep?”

Tips: Jacket-clad valets stand at attention outside, ready to pour your drink into a legally approved to-go cup.

Pat O’Brien’s

Rande Gerber’s hip, pricey and stylishly appointed bar complements its home in the W hotel.

Reviews:

• “Best place to be ignored”
• “Smooth and Sleek”
• “Where is everbody?”
• “Whiskey Blue”
• “Whiskey Park IS in NY!!!”

Tips: Reserve a private VIP booth for privacy; bottle service ranges from $100 to $300.

WHISKEY BLUE or email WHISKEY BLUE

South of the border fare on the south side of the Avenue.

Reviews:

• “Someone Should Shut This Place Down!!!”
• “Highly overrated”
• “BEST TIME EVER!!!”
• “Best Food, Great appearance, the best service.”
• “Best Patio Dining in New Orleans”

Tips: The spirit of the hallowed meet-market that once occupied the Superior Grill space is resurrected during Wednesday’s 3-for-1 happy hour from 4pm to 8pm. That crowd is young, upwardly mobile and not necessarily hungry for Mexican food.

Superior Grill

This historic hotel in an elegant former mansion is a favorite nightlife spot for young Uptowners.

Reviews:

• “Great for sitting outside for a drink over looking Saint Charles”
• “The Columns – Local favorite”
• “Great front porch”
• “Charming, relaxing happy hour.”
• “classic new orleans charm”

Tips: Live jazz music is available Sundays through Thursdays.

Columns Hotel

Cozy bar offers a jukebox, a selection of drinks and friendly bartenders.

Reviews:

• “Cozy and Relaxing”
• “Don’t Bother”

Velvet Dog

College hangout where everybody knows your name.

Reviews:

• “Sunday nights with The Flow Tribe Band is Wild!”
• “Hey baby what’s up”
• “Loyola’s bar”
• “yuck!”
• “hell yeah”

Tips: Burgers, po’boys, salads and appetizers bring local professionals and students in for a reasonably priced lunch. The chicken tenders are some of the best in town.

Friar Tuck’s